Energy & Grid Reliability: Lake County officials warn Eastern Oregon faces “dire” electricity supply problems, citing frequent outages and arguing Pacific Power’s transmission work won’t fix near-term reliability. Agriculture & Breeding: University of Idaho and Limagrain Cereal Seeds say their wheat-and-barley partnership has produced first collaborative wheat varieties selected for Pacific Northwest planting. Climate & Water Quality: Oregon lawmakers are still debating a proposed $20M fix to prevent toxin-producing algae blooms in Portland’s Ross Island Lagoon, with OSU and partners pushing a channel to restore water circulation. Local Energy Efficiency: Eugene City Council advances a plan to require home sellers to disclose a Home Energy Score in listings. Transportation Funding: A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from threatening to withhold transportation funds from states over immigration enforcement conditions. Public Safety & Wildlife Control: The Trump administration moves to resurrect M-44 cyanide “bomb” devices after lifting a prior ban, drawing renewed criticism from Oregon-based advocates. EV Economics: A new analysis highlights big fuel savings for EV drivers in the West, with Oregon projected to save over $2,000 a year. Geothermal Policy: A look at next-gen geothermal R&D and enhanced geothermal systems shows bipartisan momentum for faster development.